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Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's, Pack of 6 TABLETS
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AMOXICILLIN-250MG + CLAVULANIC ACID-125MG + LACTOBACILLUS-30MILLIONS SPORES
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
Other Info - AUG0010

FAQs

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's is a combination of three medicines: Amoxicillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactobacillus. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic and shows bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. Clavulanic acid boosts the efficacy of Amoxicillin. Lactobacillus is used as a probiotic and helps in balancing the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract to manage diarrhea occurred due to antibiotic or infections. Together, Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's helps in treating bacterial infections and coping with the side effect of the antibiotic, i.e. infectious diarrhea.
Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's may not cause diarrhea or stomach upset as it contains lactobacillus. Lactobacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have killed due to infections or with the use of antibiotics.
The common side-effects of Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. These side-effects usually go away without any medical attention after the completion of the course of therapy. However, inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen while using Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's.
Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's may alter test results of laboratory tests such as liver function tests, complete blood count, or urine tests (for glucose), so inform your doctor that you are taking Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's.

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Alcohol

Caution

Consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's is a category B medicine and may not cause any harmful effects to the fetus. However, Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's should be used only when the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's may pass through the breast milk. So, Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's should be used with caution in children below 12 years. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.281.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/lactobacillus-acidophilus.html

About Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's doesn’t treat infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's is a combination of three medicines: Amoxicillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactobacillus. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic and shows bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. It works by preventing bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. Clavulanic acid boosts the efficacy of Amoxicillin. Lactobacillus is used as a probiotic. It helps balance the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections. Together, Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's helps treat bacterial infections and cope with the antibiotic's side effect, i.e. infectious diarrhoea.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, and gas. These side-effects usually go away without any medical attention after the completion of the course of therapy. However, consult a doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially penicillin), clavulanic acid, or other ingredients present in it. Before taking Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin) with an antibiotic, glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), urination problems, weak immune system (by disease or using medicine), short bowel syndrome (physical or functional loss of small intestine), fits, and inflammation of the large intestine. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's on your own as self-medication, as it may cause antibiotic resistance (failure of antibiotics to act against bacterial infections).

Uses of Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's

Bacterial infections, Infectious diarrhea

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's is a combination of three medicines: Amoxicillin, Clavulanic acid, and Lactobacillus. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic and shows bactericidal (kills bacteria) activity. It works by preventing bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. It works by preventing bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival. Clavulanic acid boosts the efficacy of Amoxicillin. Lactobacillus is used as a probiotic. It helps in balancing the number of beneficial bacteria (E Coli) in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) occurred due to antibiotic or infections. It also helps treat diarrhoea (water loss) and cramps caused by harmful E. Coli bacteria. Together, Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's helps treat bacterial infections and cope with the antibiotic's side effect, i.e. infectious diarrhoea. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Bloating
  • Gas

Drug Warnings

Before taking Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's, inform your doctor if you have fits, inflammation of the large intestine, or allergic reactions as this medicine may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin) with antibiotics, glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme tiredness), and urination problems. Your symptoms may improve before the bacterial infection is completely cured. Therefore, it is always advised to complete the course of therapy. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROBENECID
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • WARFARIN
  • MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
  • PREDNISONE
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • METHOTREXATE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Call your doctor immediately if you get Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's into your eyes or if you develop these symptoms. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt/curd, buttermilk, and cheese.
  • Eat fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
  • Avoid usage of tobacco.
  • To cure your condition effectually complete the full course of Augpen LB 375 mg Tablet 6's even though you find symptomatic relief.